1995 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Beretta and 1995 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Beretta. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 227 kg more than 1995 TVR Griffith.
Because 1995 TVR Griffith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Beretta. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Beretta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Beretta | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Beretta | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1287 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
